County profile
Boone County, IA 4 departments
41 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Boone County · #97 of 99 in-state.
Boone County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (41 personnel, 4 departments); #97 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #97 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Madrid Fire Department
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Boone County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boone Fire Department Boone · EMS | career | 20 |
| Boxholm Fire Department Boxholm | other | - |
| Madrid Fire Department Madrid | volunteer | 21 |
| Pilot Mound Fire and Rescue Department Pilot Mound · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (41 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
4.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 41 roster).
Largest book: Madrid Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (21 of 41).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Boone County? ▼
Boone County has 41 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Boone County, IA? ▼
Boone County, IA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #97 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Boone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Boone County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Boone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Boone County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Boone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.